New York. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas in New York. During the meeting with President Mahmoud Abbas, the PM expressed deep concern over the emerging humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the deteriorating security situation in the region. PM Modi also reaffirmed India’s unwavering support to the people of Palestine, including continued humanitarian assistance. He reiterated India’s time-tested principled position on the Israel-Palestine issue. He called for a ceasefire, release of hostages, and a return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy. PM Modi said in a post on social media platform X on Monday after the meeting, “Met President Mahmoud Abbas in New York. Reiterated India’s support for early restoration of peace and stability in the region.
Exchanged views on further strengthening long-standing friendship with the people of Palestine. Prime Minister Modi emphasized that only a two-nation solution will provide lasting peace and stability in the region. Recalling that India was one of the first countries to recognise Palestine, he reiterated India’s continued support for Palestine’s membership in the United Nations. The two leaders discussed various aspects of India-Palestine bilateral relations, including India’s support to Palestine at the United Nations and ongoing assistance and support to Palestine in the field of education, health and other capacity building efforts. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen India-Palestine bilateral relations.